Cracking down on property crime
The Governor is cracking down on professional thieves. California made the largest-ever state investment to combat organized retail crime. Now, the Governor is going further by calling for new laws that give new tools to police and prosecutors. They will help prevent smash-and-grabs, retail theft, and car burglaries.
Fighting gun violence
California leads the nation with gun safety laws that work:
- universal background checks,
- 10-day purchase waiting periods,
- mental health reporting,
- requiring most gun buyers to be 21 years and older,
- allowing people to sue those who illegally distribute assault weapons and ghost guns,
- red flag laws, and
- an assault weapons ban.
Tackling the fentanyl crisis
Governor Newsom has a master plan for tackling the crisis caused by fentanyl and opioids. It’s an approach that will save lives. It builds on a historic investment with funds for more treatment. It also expands California National Guard actions against drug trafficking. These actions have helped seize 1,066% more fentanyl since 2021.
News about public safety
Organized retail crime investigations up 31x since Governor Newsom took office
News State officials recover $17 million in big-ticket retail theft items just last year What you need to know: In 2025, state officials recovered more than 270,000 stolen goods worth nearly $17 million through proactive operations statewide. SACRAMENTO – Gavin Newsom...
Governor Newsom honors fallen Oxnard Police Department Commander
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of Oxnard Police Department Commander Scott Aaron:“Commander Aaron served his community with a profound sense of duty, compassion and integrity. Jennifer and I offer his family,...
Governor Newsom announces proposed budget that refills the state’s “Rainy Day Fund,” protects previous accomplishments, and makes historic investments in education
News Putting money in state reserves — to total $23 billion Funding new reproductive health grants to fight Trump's war on women Accountability, fraud, and waste prevention What you need to know: Governor Newsom’s 2026-27 budget proposal reflects a balanced yet...
